Beta blockers

Hi everyone I'm
Consultant led she to heart condition which is pretty stable whilst I'm not pregnant- with my son I started having symptoms from 26 weeks this time from 16 weeks so having urgent referral
To cardiologist, there's talk

Of me starting on beta blockers any girls already on or been started on them? I'm so worried about how it would effect baby I'm almost thinking of declining to start them thanks :)

Comments (3)

Hey yep I'm on beta blockers. I normally take 2 types, losartan & bisoprolol. My cardiologist dropped it down to just the bisoprolol as losartan is toxic to babies. Bisoprolol is common for preganant women who need a BB as it's not toxic. Only side effect can be smaller foetus growth but my 1st baby weighed a healthy 8lb9. You'll also be offered more scans to check growth. Having said that I'm on a low dose anyway. They won't give you any medication that's not be tested for safety in pregnancy. Hope that helps a little.

Hi 👋🏻 I've been on mine for 18 years due to the same thing. My two children were both healthy and happy ! I had extra growth scans too and got a bit of a closer eye kept on me . But don't worry .. there are a few of us xx

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